**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.**
**To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day.**
**Come be a part of this journey!**
**BAT COSTA RICA** **IS LOOKING FOR AN INDIRECT TAX ASSISTANT MANAGER**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Junior Level
**FUNCTION**: DBS
**SALARY RANGE**:Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Market Leading Bonus
**LOCATION**:Heredia, Costa Rica
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
This role is part of DBS - GBS Finance.
**Reports to**:Indirect Tax Manager
**Reporting Level**:Mid - Senior Level
**Geographic Scope**:US & Canada
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Ensure and monitor that all tasks are completed accurately and on a timely basis consistent with regulatory requirements and related Service Level Agreement (SLA).
- Actively develop and maintain good working relationships with key commercial stakeholders and team members.
- Actively search out areas for process improvement, identify any gaps in efficiency and effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
- Support any specific process improvement projects as requested and or assigned.
- Coordinate and plan daily activities using effective time management principles.
- Perform, coordinate, and monitor the preparation of semi-monthly tax returns and payments and monthly reporting for all required submissions to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for multiple legal entities.
- Provide data and support as needed to assist with the Federal and state audits.
- Assist with the recruiting, development, and leadership of support from the Costa Rican Global Shared Service Center.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Do you have the desire to build a leadership career with a truly global organization?
- Are you a self-motivated individual with a strong focus on results?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**
- University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience in multinational organizations with not less than five years' experience in the Shared Services industry.
- Proficient English level, verbal, and writing (C1).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Power Point, Excel & Outlook).
- Knowledge of accounting for indirect taxes.
- Knowledge in transactional platforms (ERP, SAP).
- Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with partners and team members.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Self-motivated individual, working at high professional standards, with a strong focus on results.
**BENEFICIAL**
- Desirable knowledge of BPC.
- Desirable knowledge of Power BI, Power Apps, or automation tools.
**WE ARE BAT**
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people. **See what is possible for you at BAT.**
- Global Top Employer
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and certified by the Global Equality Standard
- BAT in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 20th consecutive year - and only tobacco company in World Index
**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. **Come bring your difference!